The famous South Indian tradition says: Thomas landed in Kerala around 52 CE, founded “Seven and a Half Churches,” later died near Mylapore (modern Chennai).…
Here’s a country-wise overview of martyrs currently on the path to sainthood—that is, individuals recognized as Servant of God, Venerable, or whose causes have been…
Who was Simon of Cyrene? The person who helped carry the cross for Jesus when He fell under its weight was Simon of Cyrene. According…
Shushanika, also known as Vardandukht (c. 440–475), was a Christian Armenian woman who became a revered martyr and saint in both the Georgian Orthodox Church…
Here is a list of Christian martyrs killed in India for their faith as witnesses to Christ: 1. St. Thomas the Apostle (Died c. 72 AD)…
Here are some notable Christian martyrs from the 21st century: 1. St. Shahbaz Bhatti (1968–2011) – Pakistan Catholic politician and advocate for minority rights. Assassinated…
Here are some notable Christian martyrs from the 20th century: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: German Lutheran pastor and theologian, killed by the Nazis in 1945 for his…
Here are some notable Christian martyrs from the 19th century: 1. The Martyrs of Vietnam (1798–1861) A group of 117 Catholic missionaries and Vietnamese converts…
Here are some notable Christian martyrs from the 18th century: 1. St. John de Brito (1647–1693) (Executed in early 18th century) A Portuguese Jesuit missionary…
Here are some notable Christian martyrs from the 17th century: 1. St. Pedro Calungsod (1654–1672) A young Filipino catechist and missionary. Martyred in Guam while…